Strategic FP&A Analyst – Profitability & Forecasting

Western Digital Corp.; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Units and Finance leadership. You will analyze financial results, forecast revenue and margins, and provide insights driving profitable decisions.

The role involves PVMC analysis, variance analysis, and developing scalable tools to improve efficiency. Collaboration across functions and a focus on data-driven storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Business, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, financial reporting, or related finance function.
• Strong understanding of revenue, gross margin, profitability, and P&L.
• Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, and financial modeling.
• Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting concepts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and large datasets.
• Analytical/problem-solving skills translating analysis into insights.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Ability to build cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly financial forecasting and planning activities.
• Consolidate weekly risks and opportunities for management review.
• Prepare quarter-end financial reporting and analysis.
• Support management reporting and business reviews.
• Perform PVMC, revenue, margin, and profitability analyses.
• Develop variance and bridge analyses comparing actuals to forecasts.
• Prepare ad hoc analyses and consolidated reporting for leadership.
• Translate financial data into clear, actionable insights for partners.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Financial modeling

Variance analysis

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Excel advanced

Cross-functional partnering

Communication

Attention to accuracy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Oracle EPBCS

Oracle

SQL

Power Pivot/DAX

Job description

Western Digital Corp. is seeking a Financial Analyst to partner with Business Units and Finance leadership. You will analyze financial results, forecast revenue and margins, and provide insights driving profitable decisions.

The role involves PVMC analysis, variance analysis, and developing scalable tools to improve efficiency. Collaboration across functions and a focus on data-driven storytelling are essential.